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Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Project Manager – Energy & Permitting to support the siting, routing, and environmental permitting of utility-scale energy projects throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and the greater Rockies Region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial consulting team supporting renewable energy, electric transmission, battery storage, and other infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage environmental permitting projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support project delivery while continuing to develop technical expertise and client relationships within Tetra Tech's growing Energy Practice.

This role is ideal for an experienced environmental consulting professional who enjoys managing projects, collaborating with technical specialists, and contributing to successful project outcomes in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Location: Colorado or Wyoming (Remote/Hybrid; Affiliated with the Denver Office)

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Job Functions:

Project Management & Execution

• Serve as Project Manager for utility-scale energy, transmission, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage siting, routing, environmental permitting, and project development activities from planning through project completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Prepare project work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Support the preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Support environmental permitting efforts for renewable energy, electric transmission, battery storage, and other infrastructure projects.
• Prepare land use and resource permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Conduct regulatory research and evaluate permitting requirements applicable to project development.
• Support environmental planning, permitting strategy, and technical studies throughout project execution.

Business Development

• Support business development by maintaining client relationships and identifying project opportunities.
• Assist with preparing proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Participate in RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses.
• Support client meetings and project interviews as needed.

Leadership

• Mentor and support junior environmental planners and technical staff.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and technical leads to deliver high-quality projects.
• Promote collaboration, quality, safety, and excellent client service across project teams.

Professional Standards

• Conduct activities in accordance with company procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain technical expertise in GIS technologies and applications.
• Work safely at all times and report health and safety concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Land Use Planning, Project Management, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of environmental consulting experience supporting energy, utility, transmission, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing environmental permitting and project development activities.
• Experience with:
  • Siting and routing evaluations and/or critical issues analyses.
  • Environmental permitting and regulatory processes.
  • Technical studies and permit application preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing or supporting:
  • Colorado 1041 permits.
  • Conditional Use Permits.
  • Special Use Permits.
  • Zone Change applications.
  • Site Plan Review applications.
  • Wyoming Industrial Siting Act permits.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional environmental permitting efforts involving federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including:
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • State Public Utility/Public Service Commissions
  • State Natural Resource and Fish & Wildlife Agencies
  • County Planning Departments
• Familiarity with GIS and routing/siting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Preference for candidates located in the Denver, Colorado area.
• This position supports projects throughout the Rockies Region and may be based remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or from a Tetra Tech office depending on the selected candidate's location.
• Travel may be required for fieldwork, agency meetings, client meetings, public outreach events, and project support.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $95,000-$150,000 annually

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.